Director, IT, SAP (Bengaluru)

Description : Director, IT, SAP & Enterprise Applications - BengaluruAbout the Role: We are seeking an exceptional Information Technology leader to build, manage, and lead our growing IT team in Bengaluru, India, with a specific focus on Enterprise Applications, including the SAP ERP platform. This role serves as the Site Lead for the IT organization in Bengaluru, responsible for cultivating a high-performing team, driving operational excellence, and ensuring alignment with global IT strategy and business priorities. The Director will be a critical member of the global IT leadership team, collaborating with cross-functional teams worldwide to deliver high-quality solutions, drive continuous improvements, and maintain existing systems. This position will specifically champion the vision, strategy, and execution roadmap for key Enterprise Applications within their purview, leveraging strong functional and technical domain expertise specifically in the SAP platform and related technologies. Responsibilities: Site & Team Leadership: Build, manage, and mentor a large, high-performing information technology team in Bengaluru, India (including managers and teams up to 100+ reports). Responsible for budgetary, people development, and operational objectives of the Bengaluru IT team. Lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams within a time-sensitive and demanding setting, ensuring delivery against team KPIs and operational goals. Drive creation of staffing plans, schedules, quality initiatives, process change (Lean/Six Sigma), and other initiatives to enable the team to meet and exceed performance targets. Set and clarify requirements and expectations for direct reports, measure performance, provide feedback, and hold them accountable. Foster positive employee relations, coach/mentor team members, and build leadership bench strength within the Bengaluru site. Work closely with local support staff (HR, Finance, Facilities) to secure resources and address site-specif .